Psychiatric casualty
Psychiatric Casualty is a term used in the field of psychiatry to refer to an individual who is in a state of mental distress or crisis. This can be due to a variety of factors, including mental illness, trauma, or stress. The term is often used in the context of emergency psychiatry, where immediate intervention is required to prevent harm to the individual or others.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A psychiatric casualty is defined as a person who, due to mental illness or distress, is unable to function normally and requires immediate psychiatric intervention. This can include individuals who are suicidal, experiencing a psychotic episode, or in a state of severe anxiety or depression.
Causes[edit | edit source]
There are many potential causes of a psychiatric casualty. These can include:
- Mental illness: Conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder can lead to a psychiatric crisis if not properly managed.
- Trauma: Experiencing a traumatic event can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can cause a psychiatric crisis.
- Stress: High levels of stress, whether due to personal, professional, or societal factors, can lead to a psychiatric crisis.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for a psychiatric casualty often involves immediate intervention to stabilize the individual and prevent harm. This can include medication, psychotherapy, or hospitalization in a psychiatric hospital.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Psychiatric casualty Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD